McMath-Hulbert Observatory [Lake Angelus, MI]

Observatory is near Lake Angelus, Mich. (five miles north of Pontiac). 24" reflecting telescope began operations in July 1930; also included a 10 1/2" reflector. Established and deeded to the university by Robert R. McMath, Francis McMath, and Judge Henry S. Hulbert. An additional 50' tower telescope was added in 1935/ 1946 and 70' tower telescope and office building added in 1940. Image is photograph of a painting.

Topographical survey for the estate of Mr. H.C. Dudley; Duluth, Minnesota

Blueprint, pencil; proposed residence sketched in; Morell & Nichols, landscape architects; unsigned. 85x68 cm. Scale: 1"=20' [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

Water and drainage plan for the estate of Mr. H.C. Dudley; Duluth, Minnesota

Yellow, green, black ink on linen; colored lines indicate sewer, water pipes; number "3" in lower right; signed. 93x60 cm. Scale: 1"=50' [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

A grading plan showing sections for the estate of Mr. H.C. Dudley; Duluth, Minnesota

Ink on linen; four cross-sections showing grades for sections of estate, with elevations; sketches depict trees, pools and residence; number "4" in lower right; signed. 89x59 cm. No scale. [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

A planting plan for the gardens. Mr. H.C. Dudley estate; Duluth, Minnesota. Revised August 1926

Ink on linen; with selected elevations, location, type of plantings, location of walkways; number "2A" in lower right; unsigned. 102x63 cm. Scale: 1"=10' [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

A revised planting plan for the area around the pond. Estate of Mr. H.C. Dudley . Duluth, Minnesota.

Ink on linen; with location, type of plantings; unsigned. 64x35 cm. Scale: 1"=20' [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

A planting plan for ravine. Estate of Mr. H.C. Dudley . Duluth, Minnesota.

Ink on linen; with location, type of plantings along ravine; number "5" at lower right; instructions on planting; signed. 95x58 cm. Scale: 1"=10' [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

A planting plan for the bluff. Estate of Mr. H.C. Dudley . Duluth, Minnesota.

Ink on linen; with location, type of plantings and instructions for shore aarea; unsigned. 36x59 cm. Scale: 1"=20' [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

[untitled] Estate of Mr. H.C. Dudley . Duluth, Minnesota.

Blue, black pencil on tracing papers; indicates streets along Lake Superior and Dudley residence off London Road. 27x21 cm. No scale. [from photographic copy by Lance Burgharrdt]

Observatory

[Note the car tracks and the emptiness of the land surrounding the building]

Observatory

The University Observatory. The original building at the right